• Gettysburg Heritage Center - A trip to the Gettysburg Battlefield is incomplete without a visit to the Gettysburg Heritage Center Museum.

The tour starts at either the Heritage Center or the National Park Visitor Center. If you’re not at one of these locations yet, head there now. From there, the official Auto Tour route will be followed.

Note: The tour spans over 19 miles per tour, featuring more than 60 audio stories, and takes approximately 1-2 hours to complete.

Purchase once, and enjoy for a year! Perfect for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.

• Gettysburg Auto Tour Stop 1 - As the drive continues, dawn breaks on the first day of battle. At McPherson’s Ridge, Union and Confederate forces clash, with generals on both sides positioning their regiments. The movements of the battle can be imagined as the ridge is observed.
• The Railroad Cut - The drive crosses the Railway Cut, where the different battle strategies of the generals on both sides are explored. This was an unexpected site of a major skirmish on the first day. The backstories of key battlefield figures will be delved into.
• The Eternal Light Peace Memorial - As the drive continues, the first of many memorials at Gettysburg is passed - the Eternal Light Peace Memorial. This memorial honors the reunification of the United States. Maine granite forms the base, while Alabama limestone forms the pillar, symbolizing the unification of north and south.
• Oak Ridge Observation Tower - The drive continues along the Gettysburg Auto Road. The next stop is at the Oak Ridge Observation Tower. Here, the first day of battle is revisited – but now it’s the afternoon. The fight is “joined” as Union soldiers attempt to hold back the Confederacy. The top of this tower offers panoramic views of the historic fields that once witnessed intense violence and bloodshed.
• 11th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry Regiment Monument - The drive continues, following the progress of the first day of battle along the Gettysburg Battlefield Auto Road. Several more memorials are passed, but one stands out: the 11th Pennsylvania Infantry Monument. A dog is sculpted on the other side of the statue’s base. That’s Battlefield Sallie! She served as a mascot for the 11th Pennsylvania Infantry, accompanying these Union soldiers for most of the Civil War. Sallie is driven past, and the importance of drummers and military music during the war is learned about.
• Seminary Ridge Museum and Education Center - The journey continues along the Gettysburg Auto Road as evening falls on the first day of battle. Union soldiers have suffered heavy losses and lost ground. Is there hope for success? The various plans and strategies the generals devise as they bunker down after the first day are explored.
• North Carolina Memorial - The drive passes the North Carolina Memorial and Virginia Monument.
• Gettysburg Auto Tour Stop 5 - The drive continues along the Gettysburg Battlefield Auto Road. The infamous Pickett’s Charge on Day 3 began at this stop, but that story will be saved for later on the tour. Instead, the second day of battle is entered. Troops on both sides have begun to organize and mobilize. Whose strategy will ultimately succeed?
• Longstreet Observation Tower - The drive passes the Longstreet Observation Tower, offering a great vantage point over the second day’s battlefield.
• Eisenhower National Historic Site - An optional detour off the Gettysburg Auto Road can be taken to visit the Eisenhower National Historic Site, which overlooks the battlefield. President Eisenhower often stayed here.
• Warfield Ridge - Back on the Gettysburg Road, the activities of Day 2 of the battle are followed. Confederate troops assemble here, ready to attack a strategic Union outpost. Specially trained Union marksmen are positioned to defend. The stage is set…
• Little Round Top - The drive passes Little Round Top, a critical skirmish site on the second day. Here, Union soldiers barely hold off Confederate troops, maintaining control of this strategic hill. As the hill is driven around, the Valley of Death is crossed – an apt name for the site of such a bloody skirmish.
• Devil’s Den - Here, Confederate sharpshooters set up positions among the volcanic rocks. From the safety of the rocky cover at Devil’s Den, they pick off soldier after soldier on the Union side.
• Gettysburg Auto Tour Stop 9 - The drive continues along the Gettysburg Auto Road, passing the Wheat Fields. This area was the second major skirmish site on Day 2. The heat of battle is experienced, fighting alongside Union soldiers to defend against the Confederates. The strange tale of Union soldier JJ Purman is also learned about.
• The Peach Orchard - The drive passes the Peach Orchard, where the battles of the second day continued. Successful and unsuccessful strategies are observed as the drive continues.
• The Abraham Trostle Farm - The drive continues past the Trostle farm. When fighting broke out in Gettysburg, the Trostle family fled their home, leaving so abruptly that dinner was still on the table!
• Gettysburg Auto Tour Stop 11 - The journey along the Gettysburg Battlefield Auto Road now reaches Plum Run, where the soldiers who just escaped the skirmish at the Peach Orchard are caught up with.
• The George Weikert Farm - The drive continues towards the George Weikert Farm. Like the Trostles, the Weikerts hastily evacuated when the battle erupted. But they returned to a grislier scene – their farm had been converted into a battlefield hospital. As the drive continues, a little about military doctors and the effects of war is learned.
• State of Pennsylvania Monument - The path leads to the Pennsylvania Memorial. This monument honors the nearly 35,000 Pennsylvanian soldiers who fought in this battle. While the stakes were high for everyone, they were particularly intense for these men of Pennsylvania: they weren’t fighting for an abstract idea, they were fighting for their very state.
• Spangler’s Spring - The Gettysburg Auto Road leads deeper into the Gettysburg woods, where Spangler’s Spring is encountered. The significance of this small but mighty site is explored before continuing to Culp’s Hill Tower. Here, Union and Confederate soldiers clashed again, fighting for control of this strategic outpost. Fortunately for the Union, they are able to defend the hill until evening finally descends.
• East Cemetery Hill - The driving tour continues to East Cemetery Hill. Night has fallen across the battlefield, and ordinarily this would mean an end to the fighting. But the Confederate failure to fully capture Culp’s Hill bothers them, so they attempt a nighttime raid. This was the moment the Union came closest to losing. Through a mixture of perseverance, skill, and luck, the Union prevailed. Once this historic site is explored and what was at stake is understood, the drive continues. Day 2 has come to a close; the third and final day of battle is ahead.
• Gettysburg National Military Park - The Battle of Gettysburg, a pivotal moment in the American Civil War, marked a significant turning point as it concluded General Robert E. Lee’s audacious second invasion of the North. Often described as the “High Water Mark of the Rebellion,” this harrowing conflict stands out not only as the bloodiest battle of the Civil War but also as the source of inspiration for President Abraham Lincoln’s iconic and immortal “Gettysburg Address,” a speech that would resonate through history and remind the nation of its enduring commitment to liberty and unity.
• Gettysburg Auto Tour Stop 15 - The third day dawns, and the Union and Confederate troops prepare for a final, epic battle. This is the infamous Pickett’s Charge by the Confederates. The top of the hill is stood at, looking down at the empty expanse of the final battlefield. As the progress of this last charge is followed, the “high water mark” is examined – the spot that marks the farthest the Confederacy advanced up the hill, towards the Union defenses.
• Gettysburg Auto Tour Stop 16 - The Gettysburg Battlefield Auto Road is followed to the final stop: the National Cemetery. Here, the graves of the fallen Union soldiers who defended their country and morals are visited and honored.
• Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address Memorial - This is also the site of President Abraham Lincoln’s famed Gettysburg Address. Given the monumental nature of the battle, most people expected President Lincoln to deliver quite a lengthy speech. But Lincoln didn’t want to steal attention that he believed belonged to the Union soldiers who sacrificed their lives here. The tour officially ends at this final, poignant stop.

• Easy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
• Great value: purchase per car, not per person. More affordable than bus or guided tours!
• Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
• Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!
• Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
• Comprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!
• Go at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!
• Hands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use!

• Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations

This narrated, self-guided tour of the Battle of Gettysburg vividly illustrates the pivotal battle of the Civil War! Here, Union forces mounted an almost impossible defense against Confederate attackers and emerged victorious! Drive along the paths of Civil War soldiers, experience the battle strategies of the key Gettysburg generals, and embark on an adventure that brings this historic three-day battle to life. This tour allows you to explore Gettysburg’s history with flexibility, safety, and value.

Purchase one tour per vehicle, not per individual. Everyone can listen together!

After booking, check your email or text messages to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, and enjoy it offline. Follow the audio instructions and route from the designated starting point.

Buy once, use for a year! Perfect for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.

This is not an entrance ticket. Please check opening hours before your visit.

• How To Access: After booking, you’ll get an email and text with setup instructions and password (search “audio tour” in emails and texts). • Download the separate tour app by Action • Enter the password sent by email and text. • MUST download the tour while in strong wifi/cellular. • Works offline after download.
• How to start touring: Open Action’s separate audio tour guide app once onsite. • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If multiple tour versions exist, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction.
• Go to the starting point No one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided Enter the first story’s point and the audio will begin automatically Follow the audio cues to the next story, which will also play automatically. Enjoy hands-free exploring. If you face audio issues, contact support. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
• Travel worry-free: Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace. Skip anything you don’t care about or explore bonus content for everything that interests you
• Savings tips: Driving tours: purchase just one tour for everyone in the car
• Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.
• Audio Setup: Connect your phone to your car’s stereo system using Bluetooth, USB, or AUX. For the best experience, consider using headphones for walking tours. Audio playback is compatible with Apple CarPlay, with navigation features coming soon. Support for Android Auto is also on the way.
• For the best experience, make sure your device meets these requirements: iPhones running iOS 13 or newer, and Android devices with version 9 or newer. For iPads or tablets, only models with GPS and cellular connectivity are recommended for navigation.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.